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1-day private charter tour to Dali Shaxi ancient town | Living fossil of the tea horse road + tranquil rural life
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2 bookedPrivate tour
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Free cancellation by 18:00, 1 day before the date of use
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Highlights
Travel through millennia in a day: ancient bridge + ancient temple + ancient opera stage + caravan houses all included
Not overly commercialized, it retains the original cobblestone paths, adobe-walled old houses, and simple, honest villagers.
Private car service with a reliable local driver to take you on a full tour of Shaxi
Package and price
Date of use
2026-08-06
2026-08-07
2026-08-08
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Package
5-seater private chartered tour with driver and translation app for communication
FromUS$441.97
7-seater private chartered tour with driver and translation app for communication
FromUS$631.39
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Overview
Departs from Dali City
Starts at 08:00 and ends at 15:30
Driver (English)
Transportation options: Car, Economy 5 seater
Details
Pick-up available
08:00 pick-up in Dali City
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are available for an additional charge
Some inns or hotels in Xiaguan district or Dali ancient town are inaccessible by vehicle. Please walk to the nearest location where the driver can park for pick-up. We appreciate your understanding! During peak season traffic congestion, the driver may adjust the departure time in advance when contacting you to avoid delays. The service is primarily Chinese-speaking. The driver will add your WeChat and use translation software to communicate about the itinerary.
Transportation via Car
Take a ride to Shaxi ancient town
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours
Shaxi Ancient Town Details
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Free entry
Shaxi is an ancient town that combines temples, ancient stages, shops, horse inns, red sandstone streets, ancient trees, old alleys, and village gates, where you can enjoy time slipping through your fingers.
1 hour
Temple Deng Street Details
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Free entry
An ancient market surviving and still operating on the tea-horse road, it was listed in the world's endangered architectural heritage protection catalog in 2001.
1 hour
Lunch
At your own expense
Lunch not included, at your own expense. Food recommendations: Bai ethnic eight bowls, matsutake ham, milk cake, pea jelly, etc.
1 hour
Yujin Bridge Details
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Free entry
The ancient town's iconic stone arch bridge is a fantastic photography spot, with rice fields, streams, and pastoral scenery along the Heihui River, perfect for leisurely walks.
1 hour30 minutes
xian feng shu dian ( sha xi bai zu shu ju )
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Free entry
Renovated from an old granary, the second-floor window view overlooks rice fields and the ancient town on Trip.com
1 hour
Provide drop-off service
15:30 drop-off in Dali City
Pick-up and drop-off services outside the designated area are not available
Some inns or hotels in Dali Xiaguan downtown or Dali ancient town are inaccessible by vehicle. Please walk to the nearest location where the driver can park. We apologize for any inconvenience! The service primarily offers Chinese reception. The driver will add you on WeChat to communicate about the itinerary using translation software.
All times are in local time and may change due to weather, road conditions, or other factors. Thank you for your understanding.
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